Thank You for Attending PLA 2026
We hope you’ve been energized by the educational sessions, inspiring speakers, bestselling authors, and networking opportunities both the in-person PLA 2026 Conference and PLA 2026 Virtual Conference had to offer.​​​
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Save the Date for PLA 2028!
Plan to Join Us March 13–15, 2028, in San Francisco
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The call for program proposal for the PLA 2028 Conference will open in early 2027. Sign up to be alerted when the call for proposals opens.
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Registration for the PLA 2028 Conference will open in fall 2027. Sign up to receive an email notification when registration opens.
“PLA is one of my favorite conferences… relevant, interesting,
and fresh programming content.”
—PLA 2024 attendee, post-conference survey
PLA 2026 Video Highlights
Reflections on PLA 2026 from our Scholarship Recipients
From hands-on programming ideas to big-picture strategies, PLA 2026 delivered inspiration at every turn. Our scholarship recipients have captured those moments in a new set of blog posts, sharing what resonated most and how they plan to apply it in their libraries.
Dive into their reflections and discover ideas you can bring to your own work. Or follow along as MSLIS student Ellie shares takeaways from their PLA 2026 experience as a PLA scholarship recipient.
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After the Conference
Access to the PLA 2026 mobile app and online console will continue after the conference for 90 days, ending on July 3, 2026. Attendees will be able to access any content they can access now until that date. Virtual Conference registrants, and In-person full-conference registrants who have purchased the Virtual Conference add-on, will also have access to virtual program and event recordings until that date.​
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Virtual Conference Recordings
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Didn't register for the Virtual Conference or purchase the Virtual Conference add-on? On-demand recordings of the PLA 2026 Virtual Conference are now available à la carte for public library professionals and advocates wishing to sample the educational offerings from the Virtual Conference.